Is Your Diet Giving You Diarrhea Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Diarrhea Is Your Diet Giving You Diarrhea If you have diarrhea, your diet could be to blame. Learn which foods commonly trigger diarrhea so you know what to avoid. By Beth W. OrensteinMedically Reviewed by Rosalyn Carson-DeWitt, MD Reviewed: September 27, 2016 Medically Reviewed If you' re experiencing diarrhea spicy foods are one potential culprit iStock Start With a Food Diary iStock Some people can eat cabbage, broccoli, and other vegetables without side effects like High-Fiber Foods iStock Wait — isn’t Dairy Products iStock Gluten and Wheat iStock Some people have a food intolerance to Spicy Foods iStock Some people may experience diarrhea and Fatty Foods iStock More potential diarrhea culprits are rich foods, including fatty meats, heavy sauces, and that huge scoop of sour cream topping your nachos. Adding lots of oil, Artificial Sweeteners iStock Alcohol Caffeine and Soda iStock When you have diarrhea, the beverages you drink can worsen your condition. Alcohol can affect your cells' ability to absorb water, leading to Most Recent in Diarrhea Study Shows Depression Affects IBD Patients and Their Siblings Gut Check Can Cookie Dough Really Harm Your Gut 5 Natural Ways to Manage Ulcerative Colitis Symptoms Early Research Reveals Key Player in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Digestive Health Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Diarrhea Can Your Period Cause Diarrhea? Besides riding a hormonal roller-coaster and dealing with uncomfortable cramps, many women also experience diarrhea during their period.By Diana RodriguezAugust 21, 2022 4 Tips to Prevent Traveler’s Diarrhea Traveler’s diarrhea is the most common travel-related illness. Here’s how to prevent it from happening on your next vacation.By Brian MastroianniAugust 10, 2022 Dehydration: A Complication That May Arise From DiarrheaBy Ashley WelchJune 29, 2022 Dos and Don'ts for Quick Relief of Diarrhea If you’re suffering from diarrhea, a condition that can be caused by bacteria, viruses, medication, foods, or various digestive disorders, there are things...By Sheryl KraftJune 28, 2022 Know the Symptoms of Diarrhea and When to See a DoctorBy Ashley WelchJune 17, 2022 What Is Diarrhea? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionBy Ashley WelchAugust 24, 2020 Diarrhea Prevention Strategies You Need to KnowBy Ashley WelchMarch 26, 2018 Treatment Options for Diarrhea By Ashley WelchMarch 26, 2018 FDA Urges Makers of Diarrhea Drug to Help Stop Abuse Numerous reports show an increase of opioid users abusing loperamide, an over-the-counter medicine used to treat diarrhea. The FDA is taking steps to ...By Linda ThrasybuleFebruary 13, 2018 How to Keep Antibiotics From Causing Diarrhea While antibiotics are fighting infection, they can also kill the good bacteria in your intestinal tract. When that happens, diarrhea can result.By Beth W. OrensteinAugust 24, 2017 Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges